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OSHA Updates Beryllium Standard

The Backstory Beryllium metal imparts increased hardness and strength when added to alloys, and can be found in a variety of industries, from the production of aircraft parts to missiles, to rocket nozzles on spaceships, even dental alloys. In short, beryllium affects the lives of thousands of American workers every…
Alex Milan
01/29/19
Compliance & Regulatory NewsGHS

US to Adopt 7th Revised Edition of GHS

The Backstory When the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling in 2015, it implemented the 3rd Revised Edition of the GHS. Released by the United Nations in 2009, this so-called ‘GHS Rev. 3’ was outdated the moment it was…
Alex Milan
01/02/19
Compliance & Regulatory NewsGHS

SDSs South of the Border: Quick Tips on Compliance

The Backstory Mexico’s implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) became mandatory on October 9, 2018, exactly three years after it was first promulgated in Mexico's Official Journal—Diario Oficial de la Federación. What’s Changing With Mexico’s implementation of workplace standard NOM-018-STPS-2015, which adopts elements of the 5th Revised Edition of…
Alex Milan
10/22/18
Compliance & Regulatory NewsGHS

ECHA Proposes Authorization of 18 SVHCs

The Backstory “Authorization” (the “A” in the REACH regulation) is the process whereby manufacturers and importers must seek permission to continue to place a substance on the EU market. Applications for this permission or “Authorization” must be submitted by the Latest Application Date specified for the substance; and eventually, the…
Alex Milan
09/18/18

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